What is Patrick Dempsey’s heritage?

His father, an insurance agent, and his mother, a school secretary, raised the children in Buckfield (Maine). His parents were both originally from Pennsylvania, and he has German, English, and Scottish ancestry (“Dempsey” was the surname of his step-grandfather).

Is Patrick Dempsey part Irish?

Dempsey, who is himself part-Irish, quickly ‘turned native’ on his trip, immersing himself in Irish culture, trying traditional food, wearing Aran jumpers and even trying his hand at the unique slang during his time here.

Why was Patrick Dempsey kicked off the show?

Patrick Dempsey was fired from the show because his on screen wife found out about an inappropriate relationship, it has been alleged. The 49-year-old actor left fans of the hit ABC medical drama shocked recently when his character Dr Derek Shepherd was killed off.